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I am sure by now you are tired of hearing about the swine flu, vaccines, and all the controversy surrounding the vaccines. While the swine flu has been rough on some people, even killing people, many with pre-existing conditions, the outbreak has not been nearly as bad as expected. I am thankful for that. However, … Read more

Back in the July issue of Second Opinion, I told you about the dirty Pharmaceutical practice of ghostwriting. As I said then, ghostwriting is when the drug company does the research, and then hires a high-profile doctor to write up the conclusions. The trouble with this practice is that the doctor does not do the … Read more

You have undoubtedly heard that high cholesterol can be deadly. However, Ive told my readers for years that it is not how high your cholesterol level is. Its how well your body handles that cholesterol. So I am not nearly as concerned about your cholesterol levels as most doctors. In fact, theres another risk factor … Read more

While you are talking to your acupuncturist, ask him to treat your diabetes. That is right. A recent study that caught my eye for several reasons, suggests acupuncture can do wonders for diabetes. In the study, researchers applied pressure by acupuncture pellet to specific points on the ear of their participants. They found the acupuncture … Read more

As you may know, stress can kill you. And one of the most common types of stress is insomnia. When you cant sleep, it affects your entire body. Americans spend billions on sleeping pills to get some sleep. But you do not have to buy pills. Theres an easier way to get some restful sleep. … Read more